The Art of Conversation for Children is the perfect way for children to become great communicators, learn about other people, better understand themselves, all as they enjoy great times and strengthen bonds with family and friends. Everyone wins!
TAOC helps children:
Make friends and be friends.
Speak well and with confidence.
Listen with interest and understanding.
Share ideas and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental setting that facilitates communication.
Learn about living and gain insights from others.
Put their complex and developing ideas into words.
Get to know families and friends, old and new.
Discuss effectively and respect the views of others.
Develop compassion for and interest in others.
Accept that differences need not create conflict.
This insightful edited collection brings together the perspectives of leading and emerging scholars in early childhood education and play from within Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America. It includes a preface from Professor Joy Cullen, one of New Zealand's pre-eminent experts in early childhood education. Each of these scholars considers, from their own theoretical standpoint, the ways that young children's play contributes to their learning and development. The chapters cover a variety of theoretical positions, demonstrating that the process of 'engaging' with the theory... More info
*Forget Me Not* A paperback edition of this warm and wonderful story about being lost and found and motherly love. Monty the elephant is given two things to remember: to stay with the herd and that his mama loves him. But when he sees something blue and bright, he forgets and goes off to investigate. Will he find his mama again before the rains come? More info